1.   The Plextor PlexWriter 4/12 (SCSI-2) CD-Recordable Drive

This is by far one of the best CD writers available today. It comes at a reasonable $310 for it’s extremely impressive 4x recording performance. 

This drive allows you to write at 4x, rewrite at 2x and read at an impressive 24x, all with one drive and comes at $330. So if you’re looking for a rewritable drive, this is an excellent choice.

If you’re looking for an affordable CD writer with decent performance, this drive may be just what you’re looking for at $250.